Test setup & methodology
The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.
Recorded test conditions
Recorded test conditions
- Dry Braking
- 62.1 → 0.0 mph
- Wet Braking
- 49.7 → 0.0 mph
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 aced the tire test to finish in first spot overall, ahead of the new Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in second place and Continental PremiumContact 6 in third. This is a really impressive result for the Maxxis brand, especially when you consider price was NOT taken into account for the final results!
The only caveat worth remembering is wear was not tested in this test. In previous tests where wear results were included, the second placed Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had a significant advantage over other tires on test, and the Maxxis didn't score too well..
You can find our summary of the data below, but for the full details be sure to head over to the ViBilagare website.
Dry
Dry braking was a close group overall, and was lead by the Continental PremiumContact 6 which stop the car 1 foot ahead of the new Landsail Sentury Qirin 990!
Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 112 ft | +1 ft | 9 mph | |
| 112 ft | +1 ft | 10 mph | |
| 114 ft | +3 ft | 14 mph | |
| 114 ft | +3 ft | 14 mph | |
| 115 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph | |
| 116 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 118 ft | +7 ft | 20 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 6.8% (7 ft ≈ 0.5 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Hifly HF805 would still be travelling at 20 mph when the Continental Premium Contact 6 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
The test winning Maxxis Premitra HP5 was the fastest tire across a dry handling lap, edging out Goodyear and Continental in second place.
Dry Handling
Dry handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 99.9 s | Best | |
| 100.3 s | +0.40 s | |
| 100.3 s | +0.40 s | |
| 100.5 s | +0.60 s | |
| 100.7 s | +0.80 s | |
| 100.8 s | +0.90 s | |
| 101.4 s | +1.50 s | |
| 102.3 s | +2.40 s |
All the tires in the Dry Handling test finished less than 3% apart.
Wet
Continental also won the wet braking testing, but this time by nearly a full meter over the second placed Nokian Hakka Blue 2, which is a similar tire to the Central European Nokian WetProof.
Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (50 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 107 ft | +3 ft | 13 mph | |
| 111 ft | +7 ft | 20 mph | |
| 113 ft | +9 ft | 22 mph | |
| 113 ft | +9 ft | 23 mph | |
| 114 ft | +10 ft | 24 mph | |
| 115 ft | +11 ft | 25 mph | |
| 122 ft | +18 ft | 31 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 17.4% (18 ft ≈ 1.2 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Hifly HF805 would still be travelling at 31 mph when the Continental Premium Contact 6 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Continental was also the fastest tire around the wet handling lap, with the budget Hifly again performing poorly.
Wet Handling
Wet handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 69.9 s | Best | |
| 70.1 s | +0.20 s | |
| 70.2 s | +0.30 s | |
| 70.4 s | +0.50 s | |
| 70.9 s | +1.00 s | |
| 71.3 s | +1.40 s | |
| 71.9 s | +2.00 s | |
| 73.2 s | +3.30 s |
The difference between best and worst was 4.7% (3.3 s).
Nokian and Maxxis led the way in the aquaplaning testing by a large margin!
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 53.4 mph | Best | |
| 53.2 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 51.8 mph | -1.6 mph | |
| 51.6 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 51.3 mph | -2.1 mph | |
| 50.8 mph | -2.6 mph | |
| 50.0 mph | -3.4 mph | |
| 49.3 mph | -4.1 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 7.7% (4.1 mph).
Environment
ViBilagare are one of the few publications to rate comfort and noise subjectively, which is a really interesting metric.
In the subjective comfort testing, the Nokian and Pirelli had a small advantage over the group of tires, rounding out bumps and road imperfections better than the rivals.
Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Points | Best | |
| 4 Points | Best | |
| 3 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 3 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 3 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 2 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 2 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 2 Points | -2.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 50% (2 Points).
Subjective noise testing showed the Goodyear had an advantage over the group, especially on rough surfaces.
Subj. Noise
Subjective in car noise levels
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Points | Best | |
| 4 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 4 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 4 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 3 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 3 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 3 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 2 Points | -3.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 60% (3 Points).
The price (in Euros) chart highlights the huge difference between the cheapest and most expensive tires on test.
And finally, it will be no surprise to regular tire tests viewers to see the Michelin Primacy 4 and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 leading the way in the rolling resistance testing.
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption in Liters per 100 km
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.37 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.44 l/100km | +0.07 l/100km | $13 | |
| 5.49 l/100km | +0.12 l/100km | $22 | |
| 5.51 l/100km | +0.14 l/100km | $26 | |
| 5.55 l/100km | +0.18 l/100km | $33 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.23 l/100km | $42 | |
| 5.63 l/100km | +0.26 l/100km | $48 | |
| 5.71 l/100km | +0.34 l/100km | $62 |
The difference between best and worst was 6.3% (0.34 l/100km). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Nokian Hakka Blue 2 uses about 17 gal ($62) more fuel than the Michelin Primacy 4.
Adjust the assumptions
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Results
Maxxis Premitra HP5
225/45 R17 94W XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 6th / 8 | 115 ft | +4 ft |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 1st / 8 | 99.9 s | Best in this discipline |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 4th / 8 | 113 ft | +9 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 3rd / 8 | 70.2 s | +0.30 s |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 3rd / 8 | 14.67 s | +0.06 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 2nd / 8 | 53.2 mph | -0.2 mph |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 6th / 8 | 2 Points | -2.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 5th / 8 | 3 Points | -2.00 Points |
| Fuel ConsumptionLower is better | 4th / 8 | 5.51 l/100km | +0.14 l/100km |
- EU Label
- C/A/70
- Origin
- China
- UTQG
- 340
- Weight
- 8.9 kgs
- Tread
- 7.3 mm
- Price
- 75.53
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
225/45 R17 94W XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 5th / 8 | 114 ft | +3 ft |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 2nd / 8 | 100.3 s | +0.40 s |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 6th / 8 | 114 ft | +10 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 4th / 8 | 70.4 s | +0.50 s |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 1st / 8 | 14.61 s | Best in this discipline |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 6th / 8 | 50.8 mph | -2.6 mph |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 3rd / 8 | 3 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 1st / 8 | 5 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Fuel ConsumptionLower is better | 2nd / 8 | 5.44 l/100km | +0.07 l/100km |
- EU Label
- B/A/70
- Origin
- Poland
- UTQG
- 360
- Weight
- 9 kgs
- Tread
- 8.1 mm
- Price
- 123.07
Continental Premium Contact 6
225/45 R17 94Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 1st / 8 | 111 ft | Best in this discipline |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 2nd / 8 | 100.3 s | +0.40 s |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 1st / 8 | 104 ft | Best in this discipline |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 1st / 8 | 69.9 s | Best in this discipline |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 4th / 8 | 14.72 s | +0.11 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 4th / 8 | 51.6 mph | -1.8 mph |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 6th / 8 | 2 Points | -2.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 5th / 8 | 3 Points | -2.00 Points |
| Fuel ConsumptionLower is better | 3rd / 8 | 5.49 l/100km | +0.12 l/100km |
- EU Label
- C/A/72
- Origin
- France
- UTQG
- 280
- Weight
- 9.5 kgs
- Tread
- 7.5 mm
- Price
- 146.94
Nokian Hakka Blue 2
225/45 R17 94W XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 7th / 8 | 116 ft | +5 ft |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 6th / 8 | 100.8 s | +0.90 s |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 8 | 107 ft | +3 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 2nd / 8 | 70.1 s | +0.20 s |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 2nd / 8 | 14.64 s | +0.03 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 1st / 8 | 53.4 mph | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 1st / 8 | 4 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 2nd / 8 | 4 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Fuel ConsumptionLower is better | 8th / 8 | 5.71 l/100km | +0.34 l/100km |
- EU Label
- C/A/72
- Origin
- Russia
- UTQG
- 300
- Weight
- 10.4 kgs
- Tread
- 7.8 mm
- Price
- 140.55
Michelin Primacy 4
225/45 R17 94W XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 4th / 8 | 114 ft | +3 ft |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 5th / 8 | 100.7 s | +0.80 s |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 8 | 111 ft | +7 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 5th / 8 | 70.9 s | +1.00 s |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 6th / 8 | 14.95 s | +0.34 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 5th / 8 | 51.3 mph | -2.1 mph |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 3rd / 8 | 3 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 5th / 8 | 3 Points | -2.00 Points |
| Fuel ConsumptionLower is better | 1st / 8 | 5.37 l/100km | Best in this discipline |
- EU Label
- B/A/68
- Origin
- Italy
- UTQG
- 340
- Weight
- 9.1 kgs
- Tread
- 6.3 mm
- Price
- 142.81
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
225/45 R17 94Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 8 | 112 ft | +1 ft |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 4th / 8 | 100.5 s | +0.60 s |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 7th / 8 | 115 ft | +11 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 6th / 8 | 71.3 s | +1.40 s |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 5th / 8 | 14.85 s | +0.24 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 3rd / 8 | 51.8 mph | -1.6 mph |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 1st / 8 | 4 Points | Best in this discipline |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 2nd / 8 | 4 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Fuel ConsumptionLower is better | 7th / 8 | 5.63 l/100km | +0.26 l/100km |
- EU Label
- C/A/69
- Origin
- Russia
- UTQG
- 320
- Weight
- 9.4 kgs
- Tread
- 6.9 mm
- Price
- 122.78
Landsail Qirin 990
225/45 R17 94W XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 8 | 112 ft | +1 ft |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 7th / 8 | 101.4 s | +1.50 s |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 5th / 8 | 113 ft | +9 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 7th / 8 | 71.9 s | +2.00 s |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 6th / 8 | 14.95 s | +0.34 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 8th / 8 | 49.3 mph | -4.1 mph |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 3rd / 8 | 3 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 2nd / 8 | 4 Points | -1.00 Points |
| Fuel ConsumptionLower is better | 5th / 8 | 5.55 l/100km | +0.18 l/100km |
- EU Label
- B/A/66
- Origin
- China
- UTQG
- 520
- Weight
- 9.5 kgs
- Tread
- 7.1 mm
- Price
- 65.42
Hifly HF805
225/45 R17 94W XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (9)
Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.
| Test | Position in discipline | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry BrakingLower is better | 8th / 8 | 118 ft | +7 ft |
| Dry HandlingLower is better | 8th / 8 | 102.3 s | +2.40 s |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 8th / 8 | 122 ft | +18 ft |
| Wet HandlingLower is better | 8th / 8 | 73.2 s | +3.30 s |
| Wet CircleLower is better | 8th / 8 | 15.28 s | +0.67 s |
| Straight AquaHigher is better | 7th / 8 | 50.0 mph | -3.4 mph |
| Subj. ComfortHigher is better | 6th / 8 | 2 Points | -2.00 Points |
| Subj. NoiseHigher is better | 8th / 8 | 2 Points | -3.00 Points |
| Fuel ConsumptionLower is better | 6th / 8 | 5.6 l/100km | +0.23 l/100km |
- EU Label
- E/E/72
- Origin
- China
- UTQG
- 280
- Weight
- 10.1 kgs
- Tread
- 7.4 mm
- Price
- 65.32
It is not suprizing at all, vi bilägare is an appalling newspaper and they not their readers can drive.. true story.
Isn't this yet another test where the overall ranking doesn't bear much resemblance to the individual results. Maxxis have clearly done a very fine job but unless you are really stressed about curved aqua then the Conti is surely the better tire - best wet and dry braking (3.9m in total better than Maxxis actoss the two), best wet handling and 2nd best dry handling, identical comfort and noise to Maxxis and only very marginally worse fuel consumption and wet circle. Yes Maxxis looks a very fine tire for the price but it's not the best unless you do some pretty heavy weightings for price and curved aqua.
Quite interesting indeed. Again we see that in different sizes the order on the list might change a bit for the same models, but still the good tires perform similarly well, so even in a different size one shouldn't expect drastically worse performance. As for Maxxis... Wow! I noticed they're doing quite well in recent tests, you also said they're good value for the money etc. But here, without the price aspect taken into the final grade. That's unexpected :) Did the Swedish team buy the normal, retail tires or were they provided with the tires by some manufacturer-linked party? ;)
I'm confident the performance of the Maxxis is real, but as mentioned, wear wasn't tested which is the usual trade maxxis seem to make.
What's more important : a tire that lasts "forever" or one that keeps you safe on the road? Adding the price into account if the money are an issue a tire like Maxxis will do the job and won't break the bank. I am focussed on safety and if it lasts three summer seasons it's fine. For the next three I get to have new tires to keep me safe.
In an ideal world you would have both :)
If this world world would be ideal we would have nothing to put our minds to work for the best solutions, all would be easy, all our conversation and information exchange would not exist and maybe this world of our days is ideal in this regards.
As has been noted, wear wasn’t tested. The difference between the top is small, I rather have a tire that combines good grip with good wear. Also note that they were tested under ideal conditions.
Aftonbladet/Test World did a recent test under different temperatures. They noted that some - especially inexpensive chinese tires, including Maxxis - looses their grip even in milder/cold spring temperatures even if they have good grip in hotter summer temperatures.